Rorkruun

About the Book

Rorkrüün chronicles the journey of a young boy from insecure boyhood to heroic manhood, with mythical touches interlaced into his adventure.

In Iceland, at the time of the first millennium, he finds a secret cavern. He and his friend decide to explore it. Becoming trapped inside, they roam through a myriad of tunnels, looking for a way out. He finds a magical talisman and discovers that when he wears it, he develops mystic powers.

The two boys find a Viking ship, which blocks their way. The leader of the Vikings invites them to join his crew on a trading voyage, and they accept. During the trip, they are driven off course by a terrible storm and shipwrecked on the shores of an unknown land... the north coast of what is now known as Labrador, inhabited by a large band of friendly Inuk, (early Eskimos). The Inuk help to save what is left of the ship.

The shaman of the Inuk creates many conflicts. Various confrontations take place. After spending a year in this strange land, they leave for Iceland on their repaired ship. On the way, further conflicts take place and our hero again shows his bravery.

Arriving back in Iceland, the chief of the Vikings, goes with the boys to their homes and tells the story of their courage and valor, and our hero is rewarded.

The story portrays in accurate detail the daily lives of the Vikings, even their clocks, their methods of cooking, etc. The book ends in a surprising fashion.

For young people: A story with lots of excitement and unusual adventures with magical overtones - an inspiring story of courage and fulfillment.

For adults: A fast moving story set in a world of changing scenes and high adventure from Iceland to pre-discovered Labrador.

For seniors: An enticing story reminiscent of fondly remembered youth with all its magic and promise of fulfillment.

About the Author

Doug was born in Canada and educated in Selkirk, Manitoba. His maternal grandparents emigrated from Iceland to Manitoba in 1902. Stories told by his grandfather about Iceland and his Viking heritage stimulated Doug's fertile imagination at a young age. This background produced the roots for RorkrŸŸn, The Mystic Sword of Justerealm. Doug's vivid imagination propels the reader to the heart of each adventure encountered by the heroes of the story.

After leaving Selkirk he lived in Winnipeg, Canada's far North, Toronto, Niagara Falls and the Vancouver area. Doug's love of the outdoors drew him to the wilderness areas of Canada and the northern land of the tundra.

During his various business positions he traveled throughout Europe and the Orient. The many experiences and adventures during these travels enlivened his story telling ability.